this is one of the reasons that we give tax deductions to churches. because they do do that, so why is the government trying to duplicate what they're supposed to be doing? you know, we need to start thinking smartly about the way that he we use our resources, use our money and you know, in 2009, 40 of the wealthiest families in america pledged to give away half of their wealth to charity. go someplace else in the world and ask the 40th wealthiest families to give away half their wealth. they'll look the at you like you've got six heads. this is an american phenomenon we take care of our own we always have, it's not the government's responsibility, it's our responsibility as citizens. [applaus [applause]. and then, as long as we're talking about fairness, let's talk about taxes. you know, some people criticized me at the prayer breakfast for bringing up god and the bible. i mean, it is a prayer breakfast, right? i don't understand that, but at any rate, if god thinks proportionality is fair, who are we to say it is unfair. the minute you begin to devi